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Feb
07
2023

AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM HONORS THE ARMY’S FIRST BLACK HELICOPTER PILOT

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February 7, 2023 - West Chester, PA –The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) will honor Captain Joseph H. Hairston, who is believed to be the U.S. Army’s first Black helicopter pilot, on Saturday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m. with the unveiling of its newest exhibit: a banner featuring a brief biography of Hairston and his role in rotary wing aviation.

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Tags: AHMEC The American Helicopter Museum
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Feb
07
2023

Global Medical Response Signs Purchase Agreement for Three Additional Bell 407GXi Helicopter Air Ambulance Aircraft

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Fort Worth, TX – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, recently announced the signed purchase agreement for three additional Bell 407GXi aircraft to Global Medical Response (GMR) with delivery expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The three Bell 407GXis will join GMR’s exclusive 220 Bell helicopter fleet used for emergency medical operations throughout North America.

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Tags: Bell Bell 206 Bell 407 Gxi Bell Flight GMR
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Feb
07
2023

AIRLIFE IN UVALDE IS ONLY AIR MEDICAL PROVIDER IN REGION WITH DEVICE PROVIDING LIFE SAVING EFFORTS FOR CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS

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Uvalde, TX, – As February is American Heart Month, crew members at AirLIFE Uvalde proudly serve their communities knowing they have the equipment and ability to save patient lives, even more so if the patient is experiencing cardiac arrest.

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Tags: Air Methods AirLIFE Uvalde
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Feb
07
2023

Vicky Benzing to be honored at the 2023 Palm Springs Air Museum Gala

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California Aeronautical University Partner in Aviation Vicky Benzing will be honored at the Palm

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Feb
07
2023

New carbon monoxide detector Geiger Plus introduced by Radiant Technology

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Radiant technology introduced Geiger Plus, a new Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector. The new product

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Feb
07
2023

Gravel kit now offered for Cessna SkyCourier

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Textron announced that a gravel kit is now offered for the twin-engine, large utility Cessna

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Feb
07
2023

Aviation leaders call on Congress to do more for FAA

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In a testimony before the congressional hearing for the funding reauthorization for the FAA, NBAA

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Feb
07
2023

First Part 135 standardized aircraft curriculum for Gulfstream V published

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The FAA publication of the first standardized aircraft-specific training curriculum was welcomed

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Feb
07
2023

EAA and Sheltair announce scholarship program updates

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Sheltair and the EAA have both announced updates to scholarship programs. Sheltair Aviation has

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Feb
07
2023

DARPA Completes Final Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept Test

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Artist’s concept of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapons Concept (HAWC) vehicle after booster

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Feb
06
2023

Carolina Avionics and Aircraft Interiors expands with business aircraft mobile interior service

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Carolina Avionics andamp; Aircraft Interiors announces the addition of its mobile interior

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Feb
06
2023

Boeing 737-300 ‘Fireliner’ Crashes in Australia

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A Coulson Aviation Boeing 737-300 tanker crashed on Monday during a firefighting mission in Western

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Feb
06
2023

Volunteers reopen Sacaton airstrip after 30 years

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The Recreational Aviation Foundation has reopened the Sacaton airstrip in New Mexico. After three

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Feb
06
2023

IBAC announces new head of industry partner program development

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The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has appointed Leo Knaapen as Head of the IBAC

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Feb
06
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Sweet Home, OR

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On January 24, 2023, about 1300 Pacific standard time, a Kaman Aerospace Corp, K-1200 helicopter, N202WM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sweet Home, Oregon. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 external load flight.

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Feb
06
2023

Australia Orders 40 UH-60M Black Hawks From Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company

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STRATFORD, Conn., – Australia will acquire 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks, which are designed and manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The deal between the Australian and United States governments for a foreign military sale of 40 UH-60Ms for the Australian Army is valued at approximately $1.95 billion. Deliveries are slated to begin early this year.

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Tags: Lockheed Martin Sikorksy UH-60M Black Hawk
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Feb
06
2023

Flight instructor group hosting first-ever national summit this fall

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The National Association of Flight Instructors has announced it will convene its first flight

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Feb
06
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: YAKIMA, WA

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AIRCRAFT STRUCK WIRE AND MADE EMERGENCY LANDING ON RIVER BED, YAKIMA, WA.

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Feb
06
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: DECATUR, TX

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AIRCRAFT WAS PRACTICING AUTO ROTATIONS AND EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING, DECATUR, TX.

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Feb
06
2023

AIRLIFT 5 IN WESLACO ADDS NEW DEVICE PROVIDING LIFE SAVING EFFORTS FOR CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS

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Weslaco, TX,  – With February being American Heart Month, crew members at AirLift 5 in Weslaco are proud to have recently added the LUCAS chest compression system to their aircraft to help provide lifesaving efforts during transports, especially when a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. LUCAS is an automatic chest compression device that provides an accurate rate and depth for patients experiencing cardiac arrest when CPR is required, strengthening the chance of patient survival and recovery.

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Tags: Air Methods AirLift 5 LUCAS chest compression system
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Feb
06
2023

Life Flight Network Adds Four Bell 407GXis to Helicopter Air Ambulance Fleet

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Fort Worth, TX (6 Feb. 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, will add four additional Bell 407GXi helicopters. These aircraft will bring Life Flight Network’s current operating fleet to seven Bell 407GXis, remaining the largest air medical operator of the Bell 407GXi in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.

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Tags: Bell Life Flight Network Textron
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Feb
06
2023

Recent runway incursions cause alarm, stats show they are on the rise

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Illustration includes screenshots from flightradar and flightawareThe new year has already seen

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Feb
06
2023

Sun Air Jets pairs with Viasat for Ka-band connectivity

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Sun Air Jets announced it has paired with Viasat to offer Ka-band connectivity in-flight Wi-Fi

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Feb
06
2023

Debrief: The Chinese Spy Balloon Epilogue

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The F-22 shooting down the Chinese balloon, as seen from the ground. In the boxes: the F-22 and the

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Feb
06
2023

Washington state bill introduces leaded gas restrictions, overall ban by 2030

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A bill was introduced in Washington state House of Representatives concerning leaded aviation fuel.

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Feb
03
2023

The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster Caused By A Low Flying EA-6B Prowler 25 Years Ago Today

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File photo of an EA-6B Prowler (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg L. Davis). In the boxes,

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Feb
03
2023

Dutch F-35s Have Deployed to Poland To Bolster NATO Air Policing On The Eastern Flank

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One of the RNLAF F-35s deployed to Malbork (All images taken by Mirosław Gawroński)"

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Feb
03
2023

EAA's B-17 heads to Oshkosh for repairs after Hurricane Ian damage

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Photos from EAAEAA's iconic B-17 Aluminum Overcast is headed home to Oshkosh for repairs. The plane

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Feb
03
2023

EAA's B-17 heads to Oshkosh for repairs after Hurricane Ian damages

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Photos from EAAEAA's iconic B-17 Aluminum Overcast is headed home to Oshkosh for repairs. The plane

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Feb
03
2023

Let’s Recap Everything We Know About The Chinese Spy Balloon Detected Over The U.S.

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The balloon photographed in the sky over Billings, Montana, on February 1, 2023. (Chase Doak via

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